Speedometer acting up on Volvo 2015

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  1. Truckinson

    Truckinson Bobtail Member

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    Hi everyone!
    I started having an issue a couple of days ago.
    My speedometer while driving it’s starts at point showing that I’m going faster then I am … the arrow is oscillating back and forward from the actual speed I’m driving to like 20-35 miles over and back the speed I’m driving … and sometimes the needle just drops down to zero … and at times it works normal .
    Anyone had this problem or know what the problem can be ?
    I’ll mention also that a while ago I added a with which I can cut the speedometer sensor off by a push of a button ( for the yard moves and small stuff like that )
    Also adding that my Volvo is automatic.
    Thank you !
     
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  3. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    My guess is that switch you added isn't playing well with the can-bus system. Disable the switch and completely reset/reboot the ECM by cycling the battery cut-off switch and see if things go back to normal.

    Also, put this in the Volvo truck forum and it might bet seen by the excellent mechanics and Volvo gurus there.
     
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  4. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Thus is good advice. I had an issue in which none of gauges even turned on. Everything stayed at 0. I just unhooked the main battery and sat for a few minutes and that did the trick.
     
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